Lemon Thins

By Hklbrries

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp grated lemon peel

Details

Servings 60

Preparation

Step 1

Stir together flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. Cream well shortening and sugar. Beat in egg, lemon juice and peel. Stir in dry ingredients. Shape in two (6-inch) rolls; wrap tight in waxed paper or plastic wrap. Chill overnight. Slice slightly more than 1/8-inch thick. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake in preheated 375 F oven 8 to 10 minutes or until golden around edges. Remove to racks to cool.